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If i added ammonium nitrate with water, what is the chemical equation?
is it
NH4NO3 + WATER = NO2H + HNO3
is it
NH4NO3 + WATER = NO2H + HNO3
anzgurl said:If i added ammonium nitrate with water, what is the chemical equation?
is it
NH4NO3 + WATER = NO2H + HNO3
When ammonium nitrate is mixed with water, it dissociates into ammonium ions (NH4+) and nitrate ions (NO3-). This process is endothermic, meaning it absorbs heat from the surroundings and causes a decrease in temperature.
The reaction between ammonium nitrate and water is not inherently dangerous. However, if large quantities are mixed together, it can lead to an explosion due to the release of gases such as nitrogen, oxygen, and water vapor. Therefore, it is important to handle and store ammonium nitrate carefully.
The balanced chemical equation for the reaction between ammonium nitrate (NH4NO3) and water (H2O) is:
NH4NO3 + H2O → NH4+ + NO3- + H2O
Ammonium nitrate is a common ingredient in fertilizers because it provides a source of nitrogen for plants. Nitrogen is an essential nutrient for plant growth and helps with the development of leaves and stems. Ammonium nitrate is also highly water-soluble, making it easy for plants to absorb.
Yes, ammonium nitrate and water can be separated after they have been mixed together. This can be done through a process called fractional crystallization, where the mixture is heated and then cooled to allow the ammonium nitrate crystals to form and separate from the water. However, this process is not practical for large-scale separation and is only used in certain industries.